California - April 2008 K3 Filers

[tchururu 0]

This may help you guess or anticipate when USCIS will get to your petition and approve it.

You should have a K-3 prioritization date, which should basically be the date they physically received your first petition (I-130).

This is the date you want to pay attention to when determining when they will look at your petition and approve it. This is ASSUMING there are no RFE, complications, mistakes or incorrect information. Many things can cause delays, but we will hope that is not the case.

The NOA1 receipt dates do not really play in prioritizing first in / first out.

The USCIS time line is fairly general, but can give you an idea. If you want to look at VJ Time Lines, then look at the I-130 sent date for comparison. Also, keep in mind that not all VJ members are updating there time lines regularly.

Altough nothing is written in stone, this is a good guideline to go by.

I hope this helps and I wish everyone a rapid journey.

Hi M and K!

On the NOA1 for the I130 the field "Priority Date" is blank. On the other hand, the field "Received Date" states 14th April 2008. Should I assume that one as a date?

We hired an attorney especially because of that, so that we don't get any documents wrong or any REF's.

Anyways, when I compare similar timelines to mine or even people who have petitioned for the K3 a little sooner than I did, they are all waaaay ahead of me. I strongly think it's because of the country I come from.

It's not fair.

Thanks for the best wishes!

[M and K 0]

Hi M and K!

On the NOA1 for the I130 the field "Priority Date" is blank. On the other hand, the field "Received Date" states 14th April 2008. Should I assume that one as a date?

We hired an attorney especially because of that, so that we don't get any documents wrong or any REF's.

Anyways, when I compare similar timelines to mine or even people who have petitioned for the K3 a little sooner than I did, they are all waaaay ahead of me. I strongly think it's because of the country I come from.

It's not fair.

Thanks for the best wishes!

I’ve only been experiencing the K-3 process, so can’t comment on other situations.

You have to be careful about the term “Priority Date”. It doesn’t apply to K-3 Visa. That is why I call it the “K-3 Prioritization Date”. They basically use the date the I-130 petition was physically received.

So, yes, you can use your April 14th date when trying to “guesstimate” when they will approve your petition.

It is difficult to determine what madness is going on at the USCIS, because there seems to neither be little rhyme nor reason to approval times. Based on VJ timelines for CSC, I’d estimate they are concentrating on “easy” petitions received in December right now. They have been moving faster lately.

The USCIS claim they are working on October 8 petitions, but ours’ was October 29 and approved April 2.

Some petitions are approved early for humanitarian reason, (others for who knows why).

It’s just a guessing game, but at least gives you something to look toward.

We used an attorney also, so as long as you have a good attorney it will help with accuracy in the documents…which is very important for speed. I just didn’t want to make a mistake and end up back at square one…so we paid the extra cost for attorney.

God speed.

[Loolinette 0]

M and K is right...this is why some ppl sent their I-129F in march 08 and got approved in a month is because their I-130 was sent in Sept 07. So what really matters is when they first received ur I-130. (omg that'd make me a March filer yay !!! lol)

Although I don't really know wether to look at I-130 or I-129F processing times on USCIS site since they process both at same time now.

At the moment it seems they are processing ppl who sent their I-130 between July and December 07 so it's kinda too early to worry for us Renatchi So I was expecting my NOA2 between August and November... but my Lawyer is being more optimistic than me so I dont know.

Renatchi:

My husband left France right after we got married and I came to the US one year later exactly the day of our anniversary. I kinda know how u feel it's very hard...but we try to look at the big picture, I think about the day when i'll come to the airport and won't have to wait at the visitor's line at the customs anymore and it keeps me going.

No I'm not in France yet...I'll be tomorrow and I really don't feel like packing my suitcase I feel horrible :crying

[tchururu 0]

M and K is right...this is why some ppl sent their I-129F in march 08 and got approved in a month is because their I-130 was sent in Sept 07. So what really matters is when they first received ur I-130. (omg that'd make me a March filer yay !!! lol)

Although I don't really know wether to look at I-130 or I-129F processing times on USCIS site since they process both at same time now.

At the moment it seems they are processing ppl who sent their I-130 between July and December 07 so it's kinda too early to worry for us Renatchi So I was expecting my NOA2 between August and November... but my Lawyer is being more optimistic than me so I dont know.

Renatchi:

My husband left France right after we got married and I came to the US one year later exactly the day of our anniversary. I kinda know how u feel it's very hard...but we try to look at the big picture, I think about the day when i'll come to the airport and won't have to wait at the visitor's line at the customs anymore and it keeps me going.

No I'm not in France yet...I'll be tomorrow and I really don't feel like packing my suitcase I feel horrible :crying

Hi guys!

I know I know. It's too early for us and we have to rely on our luck here.

M and K, I just said that on my I130 NOA 1 states only a “Priority Dateâ€. Other than that, there's no “Prioritization Dateâ€. As you said, there's a maaadness going on at USCIS. Exactly, we hired an attorney so that we wouldn't have no further delays on our process. Are you from Washington State? I see you have been recently approved! Congrats!

Loolinette, let's be positive! Hopefully soon we will have our processes approved! Maybe they mix our processes with the ones from October last year and we get approved soon! lol That COULD happen, you know? I know how you feel. I am sorry. It's horrible to say "see you soon" at the airport. It brakes my heart everytime... even when I think about my baby's blue eyes, red from all the tears, we hug and kiss like there's no tomorrow and then he has to go to the plane back to the USA. Aaaaw... but what keeps me going is that our process is moving and soon we will be together forever and nothing or no one will keep us apart ever again.

Snif...

Edited April 30, 2008 by Renatchi

[M and K 0]

I know I know. It's too early for us and we have to rely on our luck here.

M and K, I just said that on my I130 NOA 1 states only a 'Priority Date'. Other than that, there's no 'Prioritization Date'. As you said, there's a maaadness going on at USCIS. Exactly, we hired an attorney so that we wouldn't have no further delays on our process. Are you from Washington State? I see you have been recently approved! Congrats!

Loolinette, let's be positive! Hopefully soon we will have our processes approved! Maybe they mix our processes with the ones from October last year and we get approved soon! lol That COULD happen, you know? I know how you feel. I am sorry. It's horrible to say "see you soon" at the airport. It brakes my heart everytime... even when I think about my baby's blue eyes, red from all the tears, we hug and kiss like there's no tomorrow and then he has to go to the plane back to the USA. Aaaaw... but what keeps me going is that our process is moving and soon we will be together forever and nothing or no one will keep us apart ever again.

Snif...

Yep, I don’t think they provide any form of prioritization dates (in our case), but this is the date they use when working on petitions. Once they join your I-129F to your I-130, they use the I-130 filing date to prioritize. This allows them to maintain (in their own minds) first in, first served. No red flags on petition will provide the fastest turn around.

Thanks,… Our petitions were approved 4/2 and NVC confirmed receipt of our I-129F yesterday. We’re getting excited now… Hope for interview first half of June. Bolivia is suppose to be pretty quick and they said they give visa same day as interview. Yes, our home is in Washington State, east side.

Time apart is very difficult and always a challenge… but learning patience and endurance will provide a foundation for a strong relationship. We’ve searched our entire lives for each other, so waiting a few months can hardly compare and is well worth it.

Wishing every one speed in approvals.

[Monica&Isha 0]

Yeah!! I also think that it's more like a luck thing... I have a friend also from Brazil that got her visa in only 4 months, but that was a little before July 2007. I don't know if the immigration officers really have any prejudice against us Brazilians... But it kind of makes sense... I'm worried because my husband is from PR so that means double prejudice from their side... Well, hopefully not! I hope the immigration officers like our faces on the pics and give us this visa faster!!!

I'm still waiting for my I-129F NOA1... It's been two weeks and I'm going crazy! I wish I could be there by September!!! Oh, well! Let's be patient, han?!

Good luck (for all of us)!

Beijos

Hi Monica! Finally a brasileeeira around here!

Welcome to the K3 journey!

I've heard about a lot of people that are still waiting for their July petition. On the other hand, I hear also a lot about people who petitioned in September and were approved in January, people who have petitioned in December and are now being approved. Most of them from other countries other than Brazil!

I am reaaally starting to think that they despise brazilians for some reason and for that it takes much much longer to allow us to enter the USA. Another point is, and I guess you can check it on the USCIS website, the USCIS has received aaaaa lot more VISA processes in July 2007 than any other year all together. They are delayed because of that. Now that they are processing the October 2007 processes, that means that they are passed that JULY rush. I guess. lol

I am hoping and praying that my visa get's approved latest in October. Another 2 months to my interview and I could try an be with my husband by Christmas. Actually, to have the right to live with my husband and spend a Christmas with him. Come on, how insane is that? You love somebody, marries that somebody and cannot live with your loved one? Craaazy!

Also, after a looong discussion with other brazilian women who are on the line too, we have come to a conclusion: YOU CAN ONLY COUNT ON YOUR LUCK HERE. I mean, while you are petitioning for a visa. Some get approved first, some are held back... there's no way to know. You can only hope that you are lucky enough.

I am also exactly like you. My husband works his as* off to earn some money and can't come here all the time. We all have expenses and it's very hard for him to come every 3 months like other people do.

Well, let's have some reality check and go back to the I129F NOA1 waiting line, right? lol

Beijos

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

It was the end of April, But I did make the April filer. Now waiting on NOA1. We also are hoping to be together for Christmas.

[tchururu 0]

It was the end of April, But I did make the April filer. Now waiting on NOA1. We also are hoping to be together for Christmas.

Hola Jessica!

I am waiting for my NOA1 for my I129F. It's been a week now since we sent the I129F form but still nothing!

Good luck to us all!

Beijos

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

It was the end of April, But I did make the April filer. Now waiting on NOA1. We also are hoping to be together for Christmas.

Hola Jessica!

I am waiting for my NOA1 for my I129F. It's been a week now since we sent the I129F form but still nothing!

Good luck to us all!

Beijos

Yes, lets all pray that there is some freak thing that happens and we all get approved fast. I never imagined how difficult this would be, being aprt.

[Loolinette 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=45184

Check this, am I dreaming ? lol A I-130 March filer from CSC approved yesterday ??? Approved in 53 days wow...I wonder if this is an expedite.

[tchururu 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profil...l=&id=45184

Check this, am I dreaming ? lol A I-130 March filer from CSC approved yesterday ??? Approved in 53 days wow...I wonder if this is an expedite.

NOOOO WAY!

OMG!

Let's not expect too much.. I am trying to be positive, but 53 days is tooooo much! lol

[Loolinette 0]

It has to be an expedite lol..no way CSC can do it in 53 days LOL im so jealous !

[tchururu 0]

It has to be an expedite lol..no way CSC can do it in 53 days LOL im so jealous !

Well, this has got to be an expedite!

Hahaha

I'm jealous too!

But, hopefully we'll be that lucky, right?!

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

It has to be an expedite lol..no way CSC can do it in 53 days LOL im so jealous !

Well, this has got to be an expedite!

Hahaha

I'm jealous too!

But, hopefully we'll be that lucky, right?!

Actually, if you look at all of the timelines, of the people that fill out their timelines, it shows 52 people that have recieved their NOA1 for their I-130 between 1/1/08 and 3/3/08, and they recieved their NOA1 for their I-129F between 1/22/08 and 3/12/08. Of those 52, 17 of them have been approved. The average time for NOA2 for I-130 is 79 days and average time for I-129F is 63 days. This is all the California Service Center.

The fastest is a person that recieved their NOA1for I-130 2/9/08 and I-129F 3/6/08, they recieved their NOA2 4/9/08. That is 60 days for I-130 and 32 days for I-129.

So that timeline is actually close to the average for the ones that have been approved for the people that have filed this year.

So maybe there is hope for us. Lets just all keep praying.

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

It has to be an expedite lol..no way CSC can do it in 53 days LOL im so jealous !

Well, this has got to be an expedite!

Hahaha

I'm jealous too!

But, hopefully we'll be that lucky, right?!

Actually, if you look at all of the timelines, of the people that fill out their timelines, it shows 52 people that have recieved their NOA1 for their I-130 between 1/1/08 and 3/3/08, and they recieved their NOA1 for their I-129F between 1/22/08 and 3/12/08. Of those 52, 17 of them have been approved. The average time for NOA2 for I-130 is 79 days and average time for I-129F is 63 days. This is all the California Service Center.

The fastest is a person that recieved their NOA1for I-130 2/9/08 and I-129F 3/6/08, they recieved their NOA2 4/9/08. That is 60 days for I-130 and 32 days for I-129.

So that timeline is actually close to the average for the ones that have been approved for the people that have filed this year.

So maybe there is hope for us. Lets just all keep praying.

So if we fpollow the averages, with no RFE's, maybe we will get apporvals around mid July.