NOA2 Approval

[Calypso 465]

Hello everyone!

At this point, I want to specifically ask those petitioners who sent the I-129F under California Service Center whose respective fiancées come from the Philippines. My fiancé and I are faithfully waiting for our NOA2. We’d like to prepare everything for the arrival of the NOA2. He sent the I-129F on May 29 this year and we received the NOA1 on the first of June.

Here are my questions:

Is it true that the documents necessary to meet the NOA2 vary from one couple to another? If that were the case, what documents are similar or commonly asked from all K1 visa filers in relation to the NOA2?

Will it also matter in which state in America one’s fiancé lives? For example, those petitioners coming from Nebraska get faster approval than those who live in Montana although both states are under the jurisdiction of CSC… Does it work that way? This query roots from my observation that there’s an active member here in VJ whose fiancé lives in Ohio. The guy submitted the I-129F on May 26, 2009, received the NOA2 in early July, and the fiancée now has her visa. They are only three days earlier than us. I admire them for their exceptional case. The petitioner is not in the military but their process has been really fast. The USCIS states in their website that they process the cases according to when they receive each. Then how come some couples in 2008 are left unapproved even if they aren’t subjected to RFE?

Is it any helpful that my fiancé lives in California? Does CA welcome new immigrants at this period?

My fiancé had typed “Californa” instead of “California” on the I-129F form that he sent. Would that affect the process? I hope not. That was the only error there. He sent me the whole first package scanned after mailing them to the USCIS. He must have been too excited to send the forms so he did not proofread every single letter.

Does the USCIS already check tax matters before releasing the NOA2 or tax-related stuff arise during the NOA2 compliance? I haven’t asked my fiancé if he already submitted there in April the necessary tax forms. He was working on those four months ago before his visit here.

And oh, to all members here who replied to my very first post yesterday, thank you very much. You are indeed helpful. I need more guidance and I’ll be grateful to your assistance.

ARIAD

[Old Dominion 26]

There is no rhyme nor reason regarding the speed with which USCIS processes K-1 petitions. Unless they want to ask for more information instead, your NOA2 should be coming any week now. As a rule, it takes three months from the time USCIS receives a petition, to the time it is acted upon, but this is no absolute estimate.

The state of California is not involved, and so there is no "quota" or other goal for immigrants to that state.

As to the financials, they are irrelevant to the USCIS at this point. They will need to be provided at the time of the Embassy interview.

Hope this helps.

[Brian&Naty 0]

Hello everyone!

At this point, I want to specifically ask those petitioners who sent the I-129F under California Service Center whose respective fiancées come from the Philippines. My fiancé and I are faithfully waiting for our NOA2. We’d like to prepare everything for the arrival of the NOA2. He sent the I-129F on May 29 this year and we received the NOA1 on the first of June.

Here are my questions:

Is it true that the documents necessary to meet the NOA2 vary from one couple to another? If that were the case, what documents are similar or commonly asked from all K1 visa filers in relation to the NOA2?

Will it also matter in which state in America one’s fiancé lives? For example, those petitioners coming from Nebraska get faster approval than those who live in Montana although both states are under the jurisdiction of CSC… Does it work that way? This query roots from my observation that there’s an active member here in VJ whose fiancé lives in Ohio. The guy submitted the I-129F on May 26, 2009, received the NOA2 in early July, and the fiancée now has her visa. They are only three days earlier than us. I admire them for their exceptional case. The petitioner is not in the military but their process has been really fast. The USCIS states in their website that they process the cases according to when they receive each. Then how come some couples in 2008 are left unapproved even if they aren’t subjected to RFE?

Is it any helpful that my fiancé lives in California? Does CA welcome new immigrants at this period?

My fiancé had typed “Californa” instead of “California” on the I-129F form that he sent. Would that affect the process? I hope not. That was the only error there. He sent me the whole first package scanned after mailing them to the USCIS. He must have been too excited to send the forms so he did not proofread every single letter.

Does the USCIS already check tax matters before releasing the NOA2 or tax-related stuff arise during the NOA2 compliance? I haven’t asked my fiancé if he already submitted there in April the necessary tax forms. He was working on those four months ago before his visit here.

And oh, to all members here who replied to my very first post yesterday, thank you very much. You are indeed helpful. I need more guidance and I’ll be grateful to your assistance.

ARIAD

OK, take a deep breath and relax. The US immigration is part of the Federal Government and everyone must follow the same process no matter which state they are from. There are no Quotas, blackouts, or limitations set by the states. They have little to do with the actual issuance of the K-1 Visa.

The 2 main service centers (California and Vermont) handle the processing in exactly the same way. The Vermont Service Center is rumored to have a faster processing time then CA. but the bottom line is how well you and your boyfriend meet the requirements and if there are any issues which may create a roadblock for you. This is where the dillegence comes into play. Do your homework, check your documents, read the guides on VJ. Read the posts.

The first part of the process is the I-129F application, I will not list the requirments here as they are readily available in the excellent guides on VJ. He will need to submit the I-134 Avadavit of support doc which involves tax returns after the approval from your service center. (NOA2). The process is sometimes long and very draining. I find that the people that run into problems is not because of the government, it is because they fail to provide the correct documents, or they leave out information that is later discovered by the Government. Read through the guides, this is the best information you will find anywhere. Good Luck on Your Journey and take care.

[Alan D. 0]

Here are my questions:

Is it true that the documents necessary to meet the NOA2 vary from one couple to another?

Will it also matter in which state in America one’s fiancé lives?

Is it any helpful that my fiancé lives in California? Does CA welcome new immigrants at this period?

My fiancé had typed “Californa” instead of “California” on the I-129F form that he sent. Would that affect the process?

Does the USCIS already check tax matters before releasing the NOA2 or tax-related stuff arise during the NOA2 compliance?

1. Yes. There are the basic required documents for everybody (forms, letters of intent, photos, etc), and then there are the documents unique to your case.

In my case that included a divorce certificate, multiple name changes, and some documents for a dependent child.

Then, EVERY foreign document had to be translated, and EACH ONE had an affidavit that the translator was competent.

2. No.

3. a) makes no difference

b)That's more of a question about the current attitude of the populace, and not government process. The former is irrelevant.

4. probably not

5. I have no idea. Somebody else will have to give you an answer.

Is there a problem with your back taxes that you should straighten out before they look?

[DaleandPat 0]

Hello everyone!

At this point, I want to specifically ask those petitioners who sent the I-129F under California Service Center whose respective fiancées come from the Philippines. My fiancé and I are faithfully waiting for our NOA2. We’d like to prepare everything for the arrival of the NOA2. He sent the I-129F on May 29 this year and we received the NOA1 on the first of June.

Here are my questions:

Is it true that the documents necessary to meet the NOA2 vary from one couple to another? If that were the case, what documents are similar or commonly asked from all K1 visa filers in relation to the NOA2?

Will it also matter in which state in America one’s fiancé lives? For example, those petitioners coming from Nebraska get faster approval than those who live in Montana although both states are under the jurisdiction of CSC… Does it work that way? This query roots from my observation that there’s an active member here in VJ whose fiancé lives in Ohio. The guy submitted the I-129F on May 26, 2009, received the NOA2 in early July, and the fiancée now has her visa. They are only three days earlier than us. I admire them for their exceptional case. The petitioner is not in the military but their process has been really fast. The USCIS states in their website that they process the cases according to when they receive each. Then how come some couples in 2008 are left unapproved even if they aren’t subjected to RFE?

Is it any helpful that my fiancé lives in California? Does CA welcome new immigrants at this period?

My fiancé had typed “Californa” instead of “California” on the I-129F form that he sent. Would that affect the process? I hope not. That was the only error there. He sent me the whole first package scanned after mailing them to the USCIS. He must have been too excited to send the forms so he did not proofread every single letter.

Does the USCIS already check tax matters before releasing the NOA2 or tax-related stuff arise during the NOA2 compliance? I haven’t asked my fiancé if he already submitted there in April the necessary tax forms. He was working on those four months ago before his visit here.

And oh, to all members here who replied to my very first post yesterday, thank you very much. You are indeed helpful. I need more guidance and I’ll be grateful to your assistance.

ARIAD

I think the documents are the same no matter what country the fiance(e) is coming from. I think you should be just fine. I submitted the petition for Pat and I to California and it was put into the system May 1st. I got the NOA2 on July 16th. From Igor's list I found that many of the other early May petitioners are have also been processed. It was 76 days from my NOA1. Everything will be fine, and if not the USCIS will send an RFE. Everything will turn out just fine.