Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE (Concerned and Confused)

[destiny99 0]

Concerned and Confused my finance and I have only received a first notice that our application has been received and based on the timeline for I-129f applications it indicates an estimate of 6 months which will be our 6 month anniversary next week? I am a USA citizen and I did and submitted all the paperwork necessary for my fiance whom lives in Cali Colombia. I am concerned that at this rate we may not ge another notice till mid of next year?

I am curious if I had submied my paperwork through an attorney if my case would have been expedited any faster as I am planning on contacting an attorney to obtain some advice if they can contact the INS office and push this a bit more or provide an update? anyone experience anything similar for their COlombian Fiance?

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDis...e=serviceCenter

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7/01/2006- Met in Cali

12/31/07-Engaged!

06/01/08-Submited form I-129f at CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location

06/05/08- Received first notice with the following: "On June 5, 2008, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you."

11/29/08- Still waiting on some update

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[Hell0W0rld 10]

Attorney cannot speed things up. also can you please

Edited November 30, 2008 by HelloWorld08

[destiny99 0]

[Hell0W0rld 10]

if you don't hear anything by early to mid December, you should start calling the service center.

[Otto 83]

I am curious if I had submied my paperwork through an attorney if my case would have been expedited any faster as I am planning on contacting an attorney to obtain some advice if they can contact the INS office and push this a bit more or provide an update? anyone experience anything similar for their COlombian Fiance?

As stated - an attorney will be of no help in speeding up the process.

If you haven't already, you could check on the progress of your petition on the USCIS web site. LINK

[destiny99 0]

I am curious if I had submied my paperwork through an attorney if my case would have been expedited any faster as I am planning on contacting an attorney to obtain some advice if they can contact the INS office and push this a bit more or provide an update? anyone experience anything similar for their COlombian Fiance?

As stated - an attorney will be of no help in speeding up the process.

If you haven't already, you could check on the progress of your petition on the USCIS web site. LINK

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Well, I just got off the phone with INS to inquire of my case as it has gone beyond the 6 months but I was told that the 6 months is an estimate and that I need to wait for an additional 60 days before calling and inquiring about my case? SO until another 60 days pass by they cannot open a case to inquire what is the hold up on my case. I am afraid we are left to wait for a couple of more months. :-(

Thank YOu all for your replies.

AM

[pushbrk 13,914]

I am curious if I had submied my paperwork through an attorney if my case would have been expedited any faster as I am planning on contacting an attorney to obtain some advice if they can contact the INS office and push this a bit more or provide an update? anyone experience anything similar for their COlombian Fiance?

As stated - an attorney will be of no help in speeding up the process.

If you haven't already, you could check on the progress of your petition on the USCIS web site. LINK

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Well, I just got off the phone with INS to inquire of my case as it has gone beyond the 6 months but I was told that the 6 months is an estimate and that I need to wait for an additional 60 days before calling and inquiring about my case? SO until another 60 days pass by they cannot open a case to inquire what is the hold up on my case. I am afraid we are left to wait for a couple of more months. :-(

Thank YOu all for your replies.

AM

Some people help pass the time by learning the process and preparing for the next steps. One of the first things you'll learn is that there is no "INS". You called USCIS.

[KimandRuss 0]

You seem to be just past your estimated adjutication date (in your timeline) so it shouldn't be too much longer.

Do as suggested above and prepare for the next steps now.

If you're in a rush to get your fiance over here this is where you can save time by being prepared for the interview now.

Be sure to visit your portals link, the embassy info/reviews for bogota (links above). You will learn a lot about the process at this Embassy.

[tallcoolone 102]

I would burn up the phone making calls.

Be persistent.