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fennecfox   0

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Hi all, I am currently preparing the I-129F and I am reading conflicting information about which processing center I need to send it to. Some places say it depends on where I live (Nevada, in which case it would be the California Service Center) and other places have the blanket statement "send it to to the Texas Service Center if you live in the U.S.". Obviously I don't want to get this wrong, so can anybody here tell me with absolute certainty which processing center a Nevada resident needs to send the I-129F? Thanks so much for your help.

2012-01-18 - I-129F Sent

2012-01-19 - I-129F Received at Texas Lockbox

2012-01-23 - I-129F NOA1 text/email

2012-01-24 - I-129F Check cashed

2012-01-26 - I-797C hard copy NOA1

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Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Send it to the Texas lockbox, it will be forwarded from there to either the Vermont or California center.

Being you are in Nevada it will most likely be forwarded to California.

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Inky Grand Master

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There is no conflicting information - read the instructions

The instructions clearly state that all petitions are sent to the Texas lockbox facility.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a10e4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

Always read the instructions and the USCIS website.

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Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

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fennecfox Newbie

fennecfox   0

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Well that's why I asked to be sure. Sorry to trouble you, thanks for the info.

There is no conflicting information - read the instructions

The instructions clearly state that all petitions are sent to the Texas lockbox facility.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a10e4154d7b3d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

Always read the instructions and the USCIS website.

2012-01-18 - I-129F Sent

2012-01-19 - I-129F Received at Texas Lockbox

2012-01-23 - I-129F NOA1 text/email

2012-01-24 - I-129F Check cashed

2012-01-26 - I-797C hard copy NOA1

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baron555 Veteran

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Hi all, I am currently preparing the I-129F and I am reading conflicting information about which processing center I need to send it to. Some places say it depends on where I live (Nevada, in which case it would be the California Service Center) and other places have the blanket statement "send it to to the Texas Service Center if you live in the U.S.". Obviously I don't want to get this wrong, so can anybody here tell me with absolute certainty which processing center a Nevada resident needs to send the I-129F? Thanks so much for your help.

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Nich-Nick Grand Master

Nich-Nick   3,355

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Hi all, I am currently preparing the I-129F and I am reading conflicting information about which processing center I need to send it to. Some places say it depends on where I live (Nevada, in which case it would be the California Service Center) and other places have the blanket statement "send it to to the Texas Service Center if you live in the U.S.". Obviously I don't want to get this wrong, so can anybody here tell me with absolute certainty which processing center a Nevada resident needs to send the I-129F? Thanks so much for your help.

If you are reading older information, it is true we used to send our I-129F petitions directly to Vermont or California. The USCIS established the Texas Lockbox to be more efficient. Contractors open the mail, assemble your file folder, deposit your check, and generate a receipt then assign it to a service center. The place to file any USCIS form is always near the last page of the instructions for that form and the USCIS website (forms page). Always trust USCIS over conflicting reports you read elsewhere.

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fennecfox Newbie

fennecfox   0

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Wonderful. Thank you so much for the information, it makes a lot more sense now.

If you are reading older information, it is true we used to send our I-129F petitions directly to Vermont or California. The USCIS established the Texas Lockbox to be more efficient. Contractors open the mail, assemble your file folder, deposit your check, and generate a receipt then assign it to a service center. The place to file any USCIS form is always near the last page of the instructions for that form and the USCIS website (forms page). Always trust USCIS over conflicting reports you read elsewhere.

2012-01-18 - I-129F Sent

2012-01-19 - I-129F Received at Texas Lockbox

2012-01-23 - I-129F NOA1 text/email

2012-01-24 - I-129F Check cashed

2012-01-26 - I-797C hard copy NOA1

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Adriene H Rising Star

Adriene H   89

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Would be advisable to send via FEDEX or UPS and use the actual street address. FEDEX/UP will provide a tracking number to insure delivery was made. Some people have had problems with USPS and delivery confirmation.

I sent by regular post from the UK to the Texas Lockbox with no special

handling other than a receipt for Delivery Confirmation.

No problems at all.

FedEx/UPS .. just an unnecessary waste of money :dance:

I-130

2011-08-20 Posted

2011-08-31 NOA1

2011-09-03 Touch

2011-11-18 Sent Expedite Request to USCIS

2011-12-09 Response Received for Exepedite Request

"Wait your turn" in a nutshell

2011-12-02 Sent Expedite Request to US Representative Ed Royce

2012-01-27 Sent Expedite Request to Immigration Ombudsman

2012-02-02 Sent Expedite Request to Senator Barbara Boxer

2012-02-02 Sent Expedite Request to Senator Dianne Feinstein

2012-03-08 Case transferred to field office for additional processing

2012-03-23 Now being processed at a USCIS office

2012-05-10 Transferred to another office for processing

2012-05-14 Now being processed at a USCIS office

2012-06-05 Approved NOA2

2012-07-17 NVC Case/Invoice # Received

Petitioner: US Born Citizen (Wife)

Beneficiary: British Born Citizen (Husband)

Your I-130 was approved in 279 days from your NOA1 date

brian_n_phuong Rising Star

brian_n_phuong   193

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I sent by regular post from the UK to the Texas Lockbox with no special

handling other than a receipt for Delivery Confirmation.

No problems at all.

FedEx/UPS .. just an unnecessary waste of money :dance:

So because it worked in your one case then it should be exactly the same for the other 100,000 people that submit using the same method?

There are more than a few on this forum (self included) that have had problems with USPS and delivery confirmation.

Close to 90% of online retailers and other businesses will not deal with the USPS for delivery of merchandise and critical documents, gee I wonder why? They apparently dont feel that FEDEX and UPS are a waste of money.

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fennecfox Newbie

fennecfox   0

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Most likely I will use FedEx as I have had problems in the past with USPS. Also, lately they have been suffering from severe budget cutbacks, so that doesn't give me peace of mind when dealing with a parcel as important as this.

2012-01-18 - I-129F Sent

2012-01-19 - I-129F Received at Texas Lockbox

2012-01-23 - I-129F NOA1 text/email

2012-01-24 - I-129F Check cashed

2012-01-26 - I-797C hard copy NOA1

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brian_n_phuong Rising Star

brian_n_phuong   193

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Most likely I will use FedEx as I have had problems in the past with USPS. Also, lately they have been suffering from severe budget cutbacks, so that doesn't give me peace of mind when dealing with a parcel as important as this.

Wise choice! Why take the chance with something so vital...

Did I mention that I earn a 10 cent commission on every person I convert to FEDEX? :yes:

 
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