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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow can he stay?
QUOTE (lili&kai @ Jul 30 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,
my fiancé is american and I'm french. we are curently processing a K1 visa. we've been visiting each other this last year and I've never had problems entering the US. Last time I went we were already in the process of getting the K1 (between NOA1 and NO2) and it was absolutely not an issue. I don't lie on who I am coming to visit. the first time I said I was coming to visit "my friend" and ended up explaining our whole story so now I just say it straight with a big smile, showing my return ticket.
I am ready to move to the US (stoped my job) in september but I know the K1 won't be ready by then. So I'm just gonna continue making return trips, following up the process on uscis website and with the embassy once it's sent there.


Lili&Kai, bonjour!
This is only my second post on the VJ forum, as I try to not talk about things I don't know, and as such, I am not always sure I can be of much help.
But I can talk about our experience, namely about the "continue making return trips" thing.
You do not mention what type of visa you're using when you're making these trips, so I'll make an assumption and guess VWP (Visa Waiver Program).
Our experience with using the VWP to do repeated trips to the US is that it works... for a while. That is until an officer decides that "enough is enough!".
Of course, depending on the officer, the entry denial can happen sooner rather than later. And trust me, since my fiancee went through this, it is not a pleasant experience.
My fiancee was denied entry last year (2007) for her third trip under VWP in a year, which followed two trips in 2006 and one in 2005. I think in general the officers are pretty lenient in allowing multiple returns over the years under the VWP, but again it's a matter of luck. Angela never had any problem in the Dallas POE (Port-Of-Entry) - the last entry there, the officer allowed both of us to be together and was extremely nice - but the first time going through Washington POE did it. I could go at lengths on why I think she was denied in October and not before. Note that she had two VWP overstays in her file, so again, I think the officers are usually VERY lenient.

Now in term of the VWP rules, one is very clear - and I quote from the CBP.org web site: "If you are admitted to the United States under the VWP, you may not change or extend your non-immigrant status."
I know for a fact that there are exceptions regarding the "extending" part and one of these exceptions actually covered one of Angela's overstays. She had to have an emergency surgery following an accident and had to stay in the US for longer than her 90-days allowance in order to recover.
Note that that there is no official way of extending or changing the VWP status. I called the CBP office and they told me there are no forms to submit a request of VWP extension while in the US and that on her next trip to the US she would have to have all paperworks necessary to justify that the overstay was warranted. Again, it's up to the officer at the POE to decide.
Which brings me to the point that under VWP, you CANNOT apply for another visa and stay in the country. You are automatically becoming an illegal immigrant. Don't do it!

Hope the above was helpful. Tank you for reading.
Paul
Angela & PaulNot TellingBrazil2008-07-30 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE reply?
QUOTE (AninhaS2Marcello @ Aug 9 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don´t worry guys, yours is comming too, its just around the corner!! You will see!!!


You were so right! How did you know? smile.gif
Got our NOA2 yesterday in the mail, it was approved on the 7th.

By the way, where I work, I got a customer from Recife last Monday.
I think you bring me luck wink.gif
Angela & PaulNot TellingBrazil2008-08-12 04:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE reply?
QUOTE (AninhaS2Marcello @ Aug 6 2008, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunnybear @ Aug 6 2008, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the timeline on here where it says RFE reply is this where I put the date that WE replied to the RFE or the date we hear back once they received it and have resumed processing? It seems some put in the date THEY sent in their RFE stuff and others put the date that the case has resumed.....just wondering what we are supposed to put there to help keep Igor's list and all accurate for VJ'ers.

Thanks!


I did it so fast, because mine was only a passport photo from my fiance, he had an extra one at home, so he sent over night. But they only approved more then a week later!!


Aninha & Marcello, congratulations! Felicidades!
I guess Angela and I are the March "sunnybears". Another touch yesterday, and still no news. In some way, I'd rather have an RFE and get this thing moving, than nothing.
This is unbearable smile.gif
Angela & PaulNot TellingBrazil2008-08-07 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport pages?
I am confused... We are getting the documents ready for Angela's K-1 interview (in Rio) and nowhere does it say that the US citizen has to provide copies of his/her entire passport. They only ask for the foreign fiance(e) information.

If this is for proof of relationship, copies of the pages with the stamps should be enough, along with the original boarding passes for the flights.

It is also my understanding that they actually don't ask for proof of relationship at the interview. This is what the I-129F was for. If your I-129F was approved, then they have enough proof. Of course, it doesn't hurt to bring a few more photos, letters, boarding passes, etc...
Angela & PaulNot TellingBrazil2008-08-20 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! I am lost.........
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 2 2008, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All that is needed is available on the website...


Well, except for the interview letter! I am not sure security will let her in without that letter.

As to the mail, my fiancee who lives in a small town in Minas received the interview letter/packet 3/packet 4 (there's just one packet) 5 days after it was mailed by the Consulate.

You can email the Consulate at ImmigrationRio@state.gov for questions, they have always replied within 24 hours (or less)... unlike the NVC!
Angela & PaulNot TellingBrazil2008-09-03 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian refused entry to USA does it affect my K1 application????
Angela was refused entry into the US last year. Her interview is Oct. 21 so we'll let you now what they think of her previous "intent to immigrate and be a public charge". Check our timeline. It would actually be very ironic if she gets her K-1 visa on Oct. 29, one year to the day after being denied entry smile.gif
Angela & PaulNot TellingBrazil2008-09-16 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLogin to USCIS site
Yes, it is working now. :dance:

No, I don't have any updates either. :crying:


Looks like it is back online :)

Still np updates :lol:


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-05 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThank you VSC!
THATS IT!!!! :wacko:

I AM MOVING TO VERMONT!!! :dance:


CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :thumbs:




So here I've been fretting for over a week since my application was recieved. I still had no NOA1. I've been hounding my sister (address back in the States). I've been pestering people (and whining a little) about NOA1 wait times and I've been filling in the blanks and decided that there MUST have been a problem.
Well, I guess the problem is that they didn't see the need to send a NOA1 since it would be sent out almost at the same time as the NOA2! Our package was accepted via express mail on the 23rd and it was approved on the 28th! I can't believe how fast that was. Really?!?!?! 3 days?!?!?!?!. I wish everyone gets to cross that staffers desk!
I am thrilled, so is my fiance. We hope the rest of the process goes as smooth. We are keeping our fingers crossed.
YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!!
Sue


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-05 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!!!! - December filer
What a great day!!! Congratulations!!! :thumbs:

March 6 We need 3 more NOA-2s please!!!!!!


Good luck every one!!!!! :dance:
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-06 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresObservation about people getting NOA2's
Great!!! :blink:

So, it can be anytime!!! :wacko:


Now, back to refreshing my screen every 30 sec. :)




thai pham and i were both wednesday! lol


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-08 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresObservation about people getting NOA2's
Ok, we can be touched anytime, but email only after 5:00 pm. :thumbs:

Thank you very much!!!




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I think both (online & email) at the same time. :yes: Once I got a touch at 8 AM! So only a touch (no change of status) I guess is possible at any time. But emails (for me at least) always came after business hours.
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SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-08 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresObservation about people getting NOA2's

Does this then mean that if you area warded an NOA2 it will be updated online first, then the email is generated at the end of the day?

Or both at the end of the day!?

I think both (online & email) at the same time. :yes: Once I got a touch at 8 AM! So only a touch (no change of status) I guess is possible at any time. But emails (for me at least) always came after business hours.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-08 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresObservation about people getting NOA2's
What about updates on line? Is it also being updated ones a day?


This is a computer batch work. what happens is that cases are being approved during the day, but computer system will send out emails at 5PM to all the applicants who's cases are approved during that day.

Just a general observation, but I notice that most people seem to get a their NOA2's towards the end of the business day... (5pm ET)

However, is this just because this is the time people come back from work or is this when USCIS posts the actual change? I know touches are updated there and then... but not neccessarily any change to the case.

I can't remember anyone getting notice during the day... Can anyone correct me?



I wonder the same thing...


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-08 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore Then 1/2 of Dec. Is Approved!!!
http://fwaguy.250fre...m/December2.htm

:dance:

Well, there are few Nov. stragglers :crying:



Thanks FWAGUY :thumbs:
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-09 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it take to be touched around here!?!!?
My NOA-1 was on Dec. 20. Last touch Dec. 25.

No touches, no emails, no NOA-2 since!!!! :crying:

Just called USCIS and talked to a real person: “We are processing applications from August. Please wait 3-4 months”. Yeaaa, tell that to people from Vermont. :thumbs:

Is it to late to move to Vermont?

Sorry for waste of bandwidth. :wacko:

Congratulation to all NOA-2 recipients. Good luck to the rest of us. :dance:

Back to refreshing my screen.
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-09 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 Attorney receives but not I
Your attorney should send you a copy of NOA1. You can register on line with USCIS and join us in our obsession. :wacko:

Good luck!!! :dance:


Hello all,

My attorney receives my NOA1 but I don't. Is this the normal since I have an attorney or should I get a copy as well? My file has been touched 2 times in 2 days I hope is good for me. Maybe quick approval.

Your thoughts are always appreciated and needed.

Thanks


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-12 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos as proof of relationship
I would not send CD. I doubt the adjudicator will bother with viewing it. Easiest way is to attach your pictures to a piece of paper and write a date when it was taken and where. Other documents: flight itinerary, boarding pass, etc. will be a proof of your visit.

There are a lot fancier ways to print pictures with dates out there.

Hope it helps.



Hi, Rini here
I have a question about photos which we will need to send as part of the proof of relationship for the I-129F form. We certainly have plenty of digital pictures taken over our 3 year relationship as a couple and wth other peoople in them. My question is, can we send a CD form of the pictures which will show the dates that the pictures were taken??? If we can't do this then how do we go about printing out pictures that will show the dates- or do we just print out our pictures on our printer and put the dates on the back with our signatures? I would appreciate advice on this
cheers
Rini


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-12 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouches
Also, read this tread, I lot of great information:


http://www.visajourn...mp;#entry738154


I really did search this site for info- but the word "touch" is used in so many posts, I didn't get anywhere.

I have two quick questions:
1. Do "touches" always go to your e-mail when they occur? ( or do you have to check the USCIS site?)

2. Is there a way to view a log of touches, or is it only the most recent date on the USCIS website?

Thanks so much (F)


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 00:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE!! How long until FINALLY approved?
Hang in there. :(


Please keep us in the loop on the specifics behind the RFE ... my friends got one for not providing a Circumstances of Meeting letter and not having dates on the proof of meeting photos. They say it stalled their process by about 3 months (CA Service Center).


Yeah, I'd have given up and moved to Germany by then.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-12 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE!! How long until FINALLY approved?
Diana,

Did you guys get RFE?





Hey guys,

I am sorry I know that has been asked many times I guess, but I tried to find out how long it usually takes to get approved after a RFE?!!? And I couldn't find anything so far!

Sure the lady on the phone said: within 30 days, but come onnnnnnnnnn......that's tooo damn long!!!!

Any experiences? I heard that usualy the approval comes close after the RFE is sent back in?!

I really need something to cheer up, because I am pi**ed and sad as hell!!!! :crying: :crying: :crying:

Diana


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-12 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswheeew!!!!! finally!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :dance: :thumbs:

COME ONE USCIS KEEP 'EMM NOA2s COMING!!!!!!! :dance:
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed your prayers..please. interview...
I am sure you will do just fine!!!

Good luck!!!



hi to all!!! :) i just want to ask...just a little favor from all of you guys... we are excited at the same time very very very nervous on what's gonna happen on March 15, 2007 @ 10am at the vancouver embassy. if you could just spare us a little prayer that everything will be ok at the interview... we really don't wanna be apart now.. my USC fiance is coming with me... :)

thank you all...


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKyiv Visa Interview
San Diego has a relatively large Russian community. Besides, I am almost sure, she will not be missing home anytime soon. San Diego is a great plase to be. Well, Kiev is not to shuby either, espesially in a few weeks when chesnuts trees begin to bloom. I would also recoment AiroSwit - very good service.

Congratulations!




It took my fiancee (now wife) about a week to get her visa and she lived in Kyiv. So, make your plans accordingly. I found that if they book the flight (always get a round trip with 90 day return) and you pay for it with a credit card, then you can probably save money. The costs generally are cheaper for them than for us. Americans pay the highest for everything.

If you can manage for her to fly directly into your area (San Diego) I always thought that was best for their point of entry. That way if there is a problem, you are in the airport already. Although problems are rare, why take the chance.

Also, give her three weeks to a month to begin to adjust her body clock. She is going to be exhausted from the trip but the change is really hard on their bodies. Let her get plenty of rest. She will likely get a little homesick about a month after arriving so find some stores with Russian/Ukrainian goods for a little taste of home for her.

Congratulations and best of luck. You are going to have a great adventure together.

P.S. Don't forget to notify your credit card company first before giving authorization on the flight.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-14 00:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT NOA2!!!!!!!!
I really appreciate your kind words!

I wish you all faster then average approval.
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-14 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT NOA2!!!!!!!!
Here is an email i got at 7:45 am Pacific Time:


*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WACxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 13, 2007, 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.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case
status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from
USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS
Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at
www.uscis.gov under Case Status & Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

good luck everyone!!!!!!!
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-14 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill waiting for NOA2
Vermont people get NOA2 in a few weeks or sooner. Do do have a copy of you NOA1? Go here,

https://egov.immigra.../jsps/login.jsp

register and join our club of "obsessife screen refreshers"

Hope it helps.



Based on other people's timelines it seems that it would take anywhere from 2-4 months to get an NOA2. Fifteen days seems like a really short time in between NOAs.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-12 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOct filer...
If it was me, I'd definitely start calling and sending letters all over the place. But that just me. :whistle:



Still waiting..... :whistle: . I wonder if It's because i'm a second time filer....?


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-16 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproval Notice Sent!!!!!!!!!
2 weeks!

Right on schedule!!!

Congratulations!!!!



Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

We are approved together within minutes :)

Yes, like you I cannot wipe the smile off my face! I don't know how long this permagrin will last, but it is the best feeling in the world!

Good Luck with the next step- for me- it will be challenging. He has an enormous amount of work to do for the Ankara Embassy, and unfortunately, the downside of this early approval, is that I can not be with him for the interview. My understanding is that the NOA2 expires in three months (June 15), and I do not arrive in Turkey until the 20th.


Will you be able to be present for the interview?


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-15 17:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot My NO2 (I-797) via Snail Mail
Oups, I guess the link I placed simply looks at the last picture uploaded by the borard members.
Sorry.



congrats but I just see a picture of a really cute "Baby Gary".


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-17 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot My NO2 (I-797) via Snail Mail
Here it is if any one wants to know how it looks like:


http://www.visajourn...y...bum=1&pos=0
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-17 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed HELP with your opinions!!!!!!

It's a sad fact that lots of Russian women are, well, phonies. I mean the ones on the Internet looking for men. Far from all are fakes, but a lot still are out for your passport and money (i.e. a way out of Russia), not for your love or even friendship. From what you've described it sounds to me like you unfortunately got one of the bad ones, but I can only speculate.



This post reminded me an old quote: "No I don't hate Jews, I even used to date one in my past".
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-15 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
I am sorry. What does this mean? "Original text removed per the VJ TOS."



Nonsense. An average has nothing to do with the 50th percentile. You might want to stop pretending to be such a know-it-all around here. It's kind of tiring; especially when you answer people by questioning their questions.

It is true that the average is roughly 90 days :thumbs:


Original text removed per the VJ TOS.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-14 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info

But we have no way of knowing whether your InfoPass appointment worked or you just got your NOA2 in about the same time as predicted by the VJ timelines and the government. A little over 2.9 months. Like, what, 3.2 months?


Yes, you right, I have NO idea if my approval yesterday was the cause of my visit to INFOPASS. I am almost sure that it was a coincidence.

I am not telling everybody to make an appointment with INFOPASS. Like I am not telling everybody to pray god, kill a goat, or burn incense. I am not telling anybody that they “shouldn’t start stressing out until the end of the month” or “just be glad you're in the loop and not starting out. I just sent mine in today.” Then again, if any or all above-mentioned activities make you feel better, by all means knock yourself out.

All I did is share my ideas and observations with the board. I think this is a great place to help each other, exchange experiences, discuss theories, etc. There are people here who spend a lot of time collecting, organizing, and preparing data, researching government publications, etc. I, personally, appreciate all of that, even if I disagree with some of the data and/or ideas. Let’s try to help each other more and criticize less.

I know one thing for sure; the only way to expedite your approval is to move to Vermont.

Good luck everyone!!!
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-14 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
yesssssssssssssssss

it worked

got this email at 7:45 am Pacific Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WACxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On March 13, 2007, 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.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case
status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from
USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS
Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at
www.uscis.gov under Case Status & Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)



Did you notice where I pointed you to government published information that concurrs with VJ data listing 2.9 months as the average processing time?

see: http://a257.g.akamai...007/E7-1631.htm


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-14 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
No problem at all. They did improve from their past performance. I just wish all the offices could be as efficient as Vermont one.

Constructive criticism that is what I hope will work. Is the higher fees are the answer?







Have you guys seen this? At least the are acknowledging that there is a problem.


https://egov.immigra...nter=California


Where is the problem? How I read it is that there commitment is to process I-129F's in 6 mos. or less and that the date shown on the status page will reflect a date of 6 mos. in arrears as long as they are meeting there commitment. If and only if the processing regresses to a date beyond the commitment date will the date reflect reality.....


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
Yes.

Did you notice where I pointed you to government published information that concurrs with VJ data listing 2.9 months as the average processing time?

see: http://a257.g.akamai...007/E7-1631.htm



Did you see this:

.......Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fianc[eacute], fee
increase is due to the threefold increase in completion rates as
compared with the FY 1998 Fee Review......

Well, that is a whole new topic :)
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
Have you guys seen this? At least the are acknowledging that there is a problem.


https://egov.immigra...nter=California




It is totally a CYA excuse as far as I can tell... The date is magically 6 mos to the day prior to the date of the notice. Does not take a rocket scientist to determine it is "don't call us" propaganda.....


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
Isn't August 21 date is a basically a date when one or so application was submitted and was not processed yet for some reason?

https://egov.immigra...eviceCenter=CSC

Most of applications are done in about 3 months or so. At least that is what we see here on VJ.

Or maybe it just an excuse: "We are still working on August applicants - don't bother us."

How difficult would it be for them to publish information like this?????:

http://fwaguy.250fre...K-1VisaView.htm

FWAGUY, would you like to work for USCIS? :yes:



It's worth noting that official government publications list the avg I-129F processing time as 2.9 months. Google up on the USCIS site the document that is the request for public comment for the proposed fee increase for visas - it has a ton of interesting data.

Including the 2.9 month time that contradicts their CYA numbers posted on the website.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
You are right. I am still within a relatively average waiting time as far as California goes. We do read however, that sometimes USCIS computer/phone does not have up to date information. All I wanted to find out, is maybe there is any kind of delay, RFI, etc.

I just came back from my appointment. At 10 am, I made an appointment on line for 12:45 p.m. on the same day!!! How about that for government efficiency?! There was no line at the office. I waited maybe 10 min. Sure enough, almost no new information: “It takes 6 months to process. Come back in 3 months.” There was one record that I didn't know about - some small change in address. My zip code covers 2 towns, so either one works. Anyway, not a problem, but they did have a little more information.

As I came back and check USCIS case status, I do have a touch dated today. I guess, this is a result of an agent accessing my file during my appointment. Or maybe, just maybe, some one in a dark office did actually open my application folder, but was interapted by latte brake :whistle:

I am not quite ready to contact congress/senate yet. If a few weeks I might. Yes, it might be selfish, but if Vermont can process their application 10 times faster then California I believe we should complain.

As you can tell from my writing, English is not my first language. I've dealt with Immigration Naturalization Service (INS) over 15 years ago. It is way more efficient and organized then it used to be. Nothing could be done on the phone (don't even mention Internet). People had to be at the office before 6 am if you ever want to talk to anyone in the office, etc.

Anyway, I do believe that we all have a voice and we can improve the process.

I am done :) Jumping off my soapbox. Fire retardant suite on.

Fire away!!! :dance:










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Just called USCIS. No new info: "We are working on August applicants" Right........ :angry:

They did suggested to make an appointment a local office (San Francisco in my case) using INFOPASS.

https://infopass.uscis.gov/info_en.php

Have anyone got any more info from a local USCIS office? :help:

TIA.


What do you hope to accomplish with an InfoPass appointment?

You are by no means outside what is now "normal" processing times for CSC. It is taking on average 90 days +/-, which means that 50 % of the cases were approved in less than that time and 50% of the cases in more than that time. My recent experience was 99 days.


SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Suggested INFOPASS For More Info
Just called USCIS. No new info: "We are working on August applicants" Right........ :angry:

They did suggested to make an appointment a local office (San Francisco in my case) using INFOPASS.

https://infopass.uscis.gov/info_en.php

Have anyone got any more info from a local USCIS office? :help:

TIA.
SanFrancisco-BKKMaleThailand2007-03-13 12:20:00