Average time from NOA1 to K1 approval?(I129F)

[tsr1501 1]

I have tried to research this prior to my post, but I am still a little confused. I have read many members timelines as well. Is there a post listing the average time from NOA1 to K1 approval? I see that the California Service Center lists an average of 5 months for approval(NOA2), but what is the average time it takes for fiancees to receive their Visa?

[Moomin 292]

Through the link I'm attaching you'll see some general info on K1: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php?cfl=$cfl

In the middle it shows the service centers and the average wait from step to step.

A more thorough guide for your country: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=&op2=&op3=1&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28&op6=All&op7=Philippines&dfile=No

Click the "enable advanced mode" to show more details, and filter the service center down at the bottom of the page.

[Tim/Mav 305]

6 to 10 months if everything goes smoothe. The Petiontioner must act quickly to any/all notifications and the beneficiary must be fast on her replies. Work Together.

[Tim/Mav 305]

The KEY WORD in the OP's Post is Not NOA2. It is K-1 Approval. Thats the Visa.

[tsr1501 1]

Thanks for the help. I know anything can happen and nothing is absolute, I just want to get a rough idea on a time frame. I have a vacation scheduled for this fall(November) and believe I may need to change the dates in the event that the K1 visa is approved and my fiancee gets the green light to move over here.

[Tyeger87 10]

it can take a long time, use the guidelines as an estimate

also remember if this is something you have planned for a while (the vacation) your fiance does not have to come to the US immediately once they receive the visa (they have a six month window), if the vacation is planned for outside of the country, you should probably take it since your fiance won't be able to leave the country till they get AP. Also know that this process is unpredictable so you could schedule it for later and your fiance gets the visa at that time. ultimately, its up to you, but understand you can't really plan around the visa because its unpredictable.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Sometimes the USCIS is faster, sometimes it's slower.

Check our timeline...it took us a bit over five months.

Best wishes for a smooth a speedy visa journey!

[trey 0]

though it's been a few years since we've filed, our petition and process went smoothly without delays. View our timeline as another example.

[Tahoma 2,291]

though it's been a few years since we've filed, our petition and process went smoothly without delays. View our timeline as another example.

Hi old-timer...

It's nice to see you posting.

[Messybrownhair 251]

I would say 4-7 months to NOA2 and give it 1-2 months to do the medical, interview and get the visa. Best case scenario would be about 5 months, worst case 9-10 months.. It's pretty fast in Manila once you get your NOA2. You can choose your interview date too. The only major problem would be if she undergoes a sputum test, that sets you back at least 2 months, and make sure she has a valid passport, all her police clearances from other countries, CENOMAR/NBI clearance, NSO Birth Certificate etc.. Sometimes those little documents take time to get. Not to mention all the documents you need to send her for the interview. Goodluck!

It's all about how you plan it. Plan it well and work as a team.