Time between I-129F Sent and NOA1

[Mike and Jennie 0]

As I sort and view the advanced timeline for K1, I am focusing on "I-129F Mail to 1st NOA" and I see that many of these are like 1 or 2 days. Some are more, but most are within a week or so. I overnighted my paperwork to NSC on 8-1-06. USPS says they received it on 8-2-06. Its already 8-11-06 and I have checked my mail today.....A GREAT BIG NOTHING!!!

When you update your timelines are you putting the date of I-129F NOA1 from what is written on what you receive in the mail or the date you actually get something in the mail?

Because I'm checking the mail everyday with expectation and getting killed by the disappointment. How can you send it on one day and then have NOA1 the very next day?

YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE!!!

My stack of paperwork was almost 2 inches thick. I have so much proof that it should be a slam dunk. I shouldn't have to ask the freakin govt for permission to love and live with this perfect woman for me. It makes me want to sneak her in through Canada.

You don't think they read these forums do you?

[tei 0]

As I sort and view the advanced timeline for K1, I am focusing on "I-129F Mail to 1st NOA" and I see that many of these are like 1 or 2 days. Some are more, but most are within a week or so. I overnighted my paperwork to NSC on 8-1-06. USPS says they received it on 8-2-06. Its already 8-11-06 and I have checked my mail today.....A GREAT BIG NOTHING!!!

When you update your timelines are you putting the date of I-129F NOA1 from what is written on what you receive in the mail or the date you actually get something in the mail?

Because I'm checking the mail everyday with expectation and getting killed by the disappointment. How can you send it on one day and then have NOA1 the very next day?

YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE!!!

My stack of paperwork was almost 2 inches thick. I have so much proof that it should be a slam dunk. I shouldn't have to ask the freakin govt for permission to love and live with this perfect woman for me. It makes me want to sneak her in through Canada.

You don't think they read these forums do you?

It took 16 days between the time our package was received (according to FedEx) and the time they acknowledged the receipt. Hang in there.... it's a slow process, but a pretty solid process considering all the things involved.

[aussiewench 9]

Mike and Jennie

The NOA1 date is the received/receipt date on the NOA1. The date that they also stamp on the petition when they receive it.

Hang in there, yours will come. They are running up to 3-4 weeks in many cases at present in sending out the NOA1's.

[Mike and Jennie 0]

With the processing times we are now seeing, do you think there is any possibility for Jennie to get her interview while I am in the Phils between 10/15 - 11/5?

That would be so cool to show up at the interview with her. I don't think there is any better proof than that.

And why are we having to prove this anyway? Who screwed this up for us? Why don't they put the restrictions on the back end instead of the front? I say if you're not serious about your relationship and you decide to divorce or whatever.....then the government can ship you back. You should be penalized when you mess up not when you are trying to be with the one you love and haven't done anything wrong but find the mate of your dreams. SHEESH!!!

Edited August 13, 2006 by Mike and Jennie

[aussiewench 9]

With the processing times we are now seeing, do you think there is any possibility for Jennie to get her interview while I am in the Phils between 10/15 - 11/5?

That would be so cool to show up at the interview with her. I don't think there is any better proof than that.

Once your petition is approved it is sent off to the consulate via the NVC. The wait time for interviews in Manila are 4-6 months on average currently in themselves, so an Oct/Nov interview is out of the question Im afraid.

[StupidJourney 0]

As I sort and view the advanced timeline for K1, I am focusing on "I-129F Mail to 1st NOA" and I see that many of these are like 1 or 2 days. Some are more, but most are within a week or so. I overnighted my paperwork to NSC on 8-1-06. USPS says they received it on 8-2-06. Its already 8-11-06 and I have checked my mail today.....A GREAT BIG NOTHING!!!

When you update your timelines are you putting the date of I-129F NOA1 from what is written on what you receive in the mail or the date you actually get something in the mail?

Because I'm checking the mail everyday with expectation and getting killed by the disappointment. How can you send it on one day and then have NOA1 the very next day?

YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE!!!

My stack of paperwork was almost 2 inches thick. I have so much proof that it should be a slam dunk. I shouldn't have to ask the freakin govt for permission to love and live with this perfect woman for me. It makes me want to sneak her in through Canada.

You don't think they read these forums do you?

Can you check to see if your check was cashed? From reading other people's timelines, they got their NOA-1 a few days after that. My check was cashed on thursday, but i still haven't received the noa (I sent my stuff late on 07/28). Also if you can look at the cashed check (my bank lets me do it online), you can find your case number stamped on the back. That way you can register on USCIS's website for email updates, and start finding out when you get those lovely "touches." (who else has been singing that song from rocky horror -- you know "touch me touch me touch me touch me touch me, i wanna feel...."ok i'll stop there, this is family website! )

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

Being in a similar situation, I would guess you are probably being realistic with expectations of May interview, could be sooner, could be later, but I would guess May'ish

[Mrs. Jaz 0]

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

Ms. Jasmine,

You don't have to wait for your two year anniversary, you just need to have met in the last two years, so if that is what you are waiting on, wait no more! File now and join in the waiting game!

[bebop + rocksteady 0]

Not the case!

I just mailed off our petition this morning, on the date of Craig and my 6th month anniversary.

You just have to prove having met in person within the past 2 years.

Cass (bebop the great)

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

[Joey559 1]

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

Oh my gosh! Ms. jasmine apply away....as others stated, you've had to have MET physically in the last two years!! You don't have to know eachother for a full two years before you apply.

Good luck!

Good luck Bebop!

[Mrs. Jaz 0]

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

Ms. Jasmine,

You don't have to wait for your two year anniversary, you just need to have met in the last two years, so if that is what you are waiting on, wait no more! File now and join in the waiting game!

Ohhhhhhh I really thought that it should be a two yr relationship... But anyways, its never too late... we will apply for the K-1 Visa ASAP! Thanks for the info guys. I appreciated a lot.

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

Oh my gosh! Ms. jasmine apply away....as others stated, you've had to have MET physically in the last two years!! You don't have to know eachother for a full two years before you apply.

Good luck!

Good luck Bebop!

Thanks.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

I sent my packet certified USPS on August 4th, and only got the certified mail receipt back today. It indicates Nebraska Service Center received our packet on August 8th and I don't have my NOA1 yet either.

For some odd reason, just getting the mail receipt back seemed like a milestone.

Come on NOA1!!!

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

Ms. Jasmine,

You don't have to wait for your two year anniversary, you just need to have met in the last two years, so if that is what you are waiting on, wait no more! File now and join in the waiting game!

Ohhhhhhh I really thought that it should be a two yr relationship... But anyways, its never too late... we will apply for the K-1 Visa ASAP! Thanks for the info guys. I appreciated a lot.

Ms. Jasmine, by meet they also mean physically being in the same place, at the same time, and being able to prove it. So if you have proof of his last vist (see the guide for what it calls for) you are good to go! File, file, file... Then wait... wait... wait...

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

Oh my gosh! Ms. jasmine apply away....as others stated, you've had to have MET physically in the last two years!! You don't have to know eachother for a full two years before you apply.

Good luck!

Good luck Bebop!

Thanks.

Edited August 15, 2006 by ready4ONE

[JenT 0]

Hi Mike & Jennie. I'm still new here and my responds is out of the question but I want to inform you guys that before applying for a K1 visa there is a requirement of a TWO YEARS relationship. My boyfriend & I is still waiting for our 2nd anniversary and we'll apply for k1 visa asap. Goodluck guys. ; )

From where did you obtain this information????

Jen

[Fandango 1,440]

With the processing times we are now seeing, do you think there is any possibility for Jennie to get her interview while I am in the Phils between 10/15 - 11/5?

That would be so cool to show up at the interview with her. I don't think there is any better proof than that.

And why are we having to prove this anyway? Who screwed this up for us? Why don't they put the restrictions on the back end instead of the front? I say if you're not serious about your relationship and you decide to divorce or whatever.....then the government can ship you back. You should be penalized when you mess up not when you are trying to be with the one you love and haven't done anything wrong but find the mate of your dreams. SHEESH!!!

why are we having to prove relationships? Erm, could you imagine the BS if we didn't? Easy way ticket into America....come on now....think about it. All you'd need is a willing USC to vouch for a person and then they're in?

The process is here for a reason, the wait sucks, but I believe in it.