Time frame for K-1 Visa

[KarloPajee 0]

Hello, My I-129F form was received by USCIS on August 4, 2014. My fiance live in the Philippines. I'm so nervous because I'm not really sure how long it will take before he can come here. Anyone from the Philippines that could give me an ideal time frame. My case was send to the California Center. Thank you.

[Ronny_Cari 8]

usually it takes 6 months.

[KarloPajee 0]

how long did it take your? Thank you.

[Ronny_Cari 8]

6 months. :-)

[KarloPajee 0]

Thank you very much ...I hope it will about 6 months or less cuz Im going back to school in August 2015 and would love him to be here before then.Thank you very much.

[coniefl 28]

One member YanYan seems to have gotten lucky.....Her time frame indicates that she sent in I-129f on August 8, 2014 and received NOA2 on August 18, 2014. Its a little confusing because her Consulate is listed as Armenia, but her profile states Philippines.

You can search in Members to see for yourself.

[sweet cakes 326]

Hello, My I-129F form was received by USCIS on August 4, 2014. My fiance live in the Philippines. I'm so nervous because I'm not really sure how long it will take before he can come here. Anyone from the Philippines that could give me an ideal time frame. My case was send to the California Center. Thank you.

Assuming there will be no issues in the uscis, medical and embassy stages, and considering CSC won't change its processing time within the next months, it can definitely take only 6 months. But a lot of things may happen in each phase of the process, so don't be too surprised if it takes longer than that. Some K1 folks did wait for a year or so mostly because of medical and background check issues. I suggest that you guys don't book any ticket or finalize the wedding date.

[RC40 6]

Assuming no criminal background, no tuberculosis complications, they have their passport ready to go and it will not expire soon, and other problems do not exist it can move pretty quick. Nothing is ever certain with immigration timelines. Definitely have your fiancee check their passport expiration date. If it expires in less than 1 year you may want to consider having them get a new one asap. It can take a long time in the Phils to get that. I would say 6-9 months is a good estimation. You can do less if you are lucky and are prepared.

[KarloPajee 0]

Assuming there will be no issues in the uscis, medical and embassy stages, and considering CSC won't change its processing time within the next months, it can definitely take only 6 months. But a lot of things may happen in each phase of the process, so don't be too surprised if it takes longer than that. Some K1 folks did wait for a year or so mostly because of medical and background check issues. I suggest that you guys don't book any ticket or finalize the wedding date.

My fiance just left the United States this last May 2014 back to the Philippines. He did all of the medical exams, etc on his last entry here. I hope this help fasten the process. Again, thank you for the comment

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[sweet cakes 326]

My fiance just left the United States this last May 2014 back to the Philippines. He did all of the medical exams, etc on his last entry here. I hope this help fasten the process. Again, thank you for the comment

He will have to re-do the medical because it's for a different visa. But if he doesn't have any TB-related concerns, he will most likely ace it then.

All the best to you guys!

[KarloPajee 0]

He will have to re-do the medical because it's for a different visa. But if he doesn't have any TB-related concerns, he will most likely ace it then.

All the best to you guys!

Thank you very much. I cannot wait to see him.

[Ronny_Cari 8]

Thank you very much ...I hope it will about 6 months or less cuz Im going back to school in August 2015 and would love him to be here before then.Thank you very much.

I am hoping that yours will also take 6 months and that there will be no problems processing your application. You are welcome. :-)

Edited August 28, 2014 by Ronny_Cari

[nsolo 4]

One member YanYan seems to have gotten lucky.....Her time frame indicates that she sent in I-129f on August 8, 2014 and received NOA2 on August 18, 2014. Its a little confusing because her Consulate is listed as Armenia, but her profile states Philippines.

You can search in Members to see for yourself.

I think I know what had happened to that individual. If a person leaves blank for Consulate field, the system automatically add Armenia by default.

Back when I was filling out those info, I had left it blank because my fiancée's country wasn't listed at the time. Because of that the system adds Armenia.

[Jeyn 0]

My fiancé received the check number last August 7, 2014. I just wanna know what is the next step after he received the check number. Thank you:)