We only sent out the I-130 petition at the end of January and have already received the approval notice this week.

The I-129F was sent of at the beginning of March. Is this still more likely to go through more quickly?

How long does it take now to hear back from the Service Center in New Hampshire?

Mine went through there too and they seemed to be snappy so I don't imagine it could be too long. I know waiting is HARD.

Thanks Shirl...


did you get the CR1 or the K-3?

The I-130 will still take two or three months to get through NVC depending on whether you use the shortcuts or not. They will likely be fairly close and if the I-130 arrives at the embassy after the I-129F and before a K-3 interview the I-130 will take precendence. At this stage I would follow the I-130 through NVC as it would be worth your while as this is the green card, especially as you do have an approved I-130 and still waiting on the I-129F. Check out the NVC timesavers link in my signature.

I got confused. Pls explain me to understand. How can you fill and send I-129F before taking the I-797 approval of your I-130 received. We are waiting for I-797 to be able to apply I-129F. Time is very important and we dont wanna make mistake. Can someone explain me thesituation?

You usually send the I-129F when you receive NOA1 "notice of action" for the I-130.
Look at the Guide for K-3.