December 2016 Filers (merged)

[JimJesDuma 472]

So glad I found this site as we begin this process. What a great resource to find a place with people all going through the K-1 Visa Process. We sent in our I-129F on 12/7 and it was received on 12/9. Got the email notification for NOA1 on 12/15 and we will be getting it transferred to California from which I read is a good thing. Does anyone know how fast on average that the California Service Center has gotten back approvals? Seems some are getting them approved in under 30 days.

Welcome to the board.

You really don't have to look far to see the answer.

Just view my signature line above and below " "

You can look here as well. (link below)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=1&option=2&sortby=2

30 day approvals are not going to be happening for a while.

CSC has slowed to a crawl and this was well before the holidays.

I'm expecting 60-80 day approvals out of CSC for NOA 2

Tomorrow is day 50 for us.

Enjoy your holiday good luck to us all.

Jim

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

Ouch! Lol. I guess I better occupy my time with something like work haha. Just hoping one day something magical happens and we get moved to the head of the class lol. At this rate I am thinking late February hopefully.

[Thezappa 69]

Still waiting on any notification for noa1 sent it in on the 12th and it was signed for on the 14th. Feeling a bit nervous now.

[amillimo 31]

Interesting I just went to the USCIS website to form I-129F

https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

The fee is still $340 and does not change until 12/23 but there is no mention there of the new fee.

It will be interesting to see if USCIS gives a grace period for wrong fees that are paid AFTER 12/23.

I can see this causing case delays as they send out notices of improper fee sent. - new fee is below.

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/our-fees

For those who have not yet sent in there form please be aware fee is going up for K-1 and nearly very thing else at USCIS.

Jim

My lawyer did say that was true so you guys may want to hurry file before January

[amillimo 31]

Still waiting on any notification for noa1 sent it in on the 12th and it was signed for on the 14th. Feeling a bit nervous now.

It's coming don't give up hope have a great holiday.

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

It's coming don't give up hope have a great holiday.

Thanks we certainly will you have a great holiday as well

[Gro 8]

My lawyer did say that was true so you guys may want to hurry file before January

January? The new fees are effective from December 23, meaning it's already too late to pay the old fee. I'm 99% sure USCIS won't go easy on anyone, they'll reject each and every package that doesn't have the correct new fee if the package was postmarked on the 23rd or later. Just the other day they rejected someone for sending a check that was $7 more than it was supposed to.

I believe they changed all fees on USCIS webpage on the 23rd as well, so they have done everything correct. It's up to the filers to look closely.

[RocarrM 52]

Hey guys,

Is there any one who sent their I-129F between December 15 to 20?

Or any one who sent earlier of the above mentioned date ? Did you recieve your NOA1 or waiting still?

[RJandHamid 1,128]

My I-129F was sent on the 13th, it arrived at the lockbox on the 17th, still no NOA1. I'm guessing things are slow now because of the holidays, so I'm not too worried yet.

[Thezappa 69]

We got ours an hour after I posted on the 22nd. Don't worry guys yours will come probably sometime next week with it being Christmas tomorrow.

[Anatti87 164]

December 22nd filer. Lets se how mine goes ☺️ Wishing everyone the greatest luck and happy holidays!

[Joon And Cassie 1]

Hey guys,

Is there any one who sent their I-129F between December 15 to 20?

Or any one who sent earlier of the above mentioned date ? Did you recieve your NOA1 or waiting still?

Hi! My name is Cassie. Pretty new to the board but I found a question I can actually answer! Woo hoo!

Anyway, I mailed my I-129F petition on the evening of December 9. Via package tracking I was able to see that it was delivered/received on December 11. On the 16th the check cleared my bank, and then finally on December 19 I received a text and email from the Dallas Lockbox USCIS with the official case number and NOA1, which informed me they were "routing" my packet to California. Now I am waiting for the snail mail NOA1 to come in, but my NOA1 is defintely completed.

I hope this helped! God bless you and your love!!

-Cascadia. (Cassie.)

[RocarrM 52]

Hi! My name is Cassie. Pretty new to the board but I found a question I can actually answer! Woo hoo!

Anyway, I mailed my I-129F petition on the evening of December 9. Via package tracking I was able to see that it was delivered/received on December 11. On the 16th the check cleared my bank, and then finally on December 19 I received a text and email from the Dallas Lockbox USCIS with the official case number and NOA1, which informed me they were "routing" my packet to California. Now I am waiting for the snail mail NOA1 to come in, but my NOA1 is defintely completed.

I hope this helped! God bless you and your love!!

-Cascadia. (Cassie.)

Wow cool! Wish you best of luck ! ??

Hopefully those who haven't recieve their NOA1 , will receive it ASAP ! ??

[minemar 96]

December filer as well!

Best of luck guys! Still waiting for the NOA1 but no rush, holidays are usually slow in gov..

[RJandHamid 1,128]

Received NOA1 text and email today! Timing was actually better than I thought it would be given the holiday slow down.