How long does a normal I-129F K1 get approved and what to expect next

[Ulink2 7]

When I receive a message like " we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

Does this mean I am done with the USCIS? And the next step is to work with Visa Center?

Of course, I investigated very carefully all steps but there was something unexpected for my case which scares me right now

Edited November 7, 2014 by Ulink2

[Lilay 87]

When I receive a message like " we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

Does this mean I am done with the USCIS? And the next step is to work with Visa Center?

Of course, I investigated very carefully all steps but there was something unexpected for my case which scares me right now

NOA2 is one of the first steps of your journey with USCIS. You are never completely done with USCIS until you are a citizen. But if you are asking about K1 visa process only, then mostly yes. But your embassy has the right to send it back to USCIS for further investigation.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Welcome to the forum.

easily accessible at the top of the forum page. In particular, the K1 Flowchart, for more information:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[Ulink2 7]

NOA2 is one of the first steps of your journey with USCIS. You are never completely done with USCIS until you are a citizen. But if you are asking about K1 visa process only, then mostly yes. But your embassy has the right to send it back to USCIS for further investigation.

Thanks - I read this one - so we should expect to how the instruction from Visa Center (like to get medical exam, criminal records , and interview date, etc. ) soon. Am I correct?

Post Decision Activity

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

[Lilay 87]

Thanks - I read this one - so we should expect to how the instruction from Visa Center (like to get medical exam, criminal records , and interview date, etc. ) soon. Am I correct?

Post Decision Activity

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

No, Visa Center (NVC) will get the case from the service center and assign a case number to it. Then it will send it to the beneficiary's country, to the embassy. The embassy will be the one who contacts you and gives you instructions. NVC only assigns case number and sends the petitions to the embassies.

[Ulink2 7]

No, Visa Center (NVC) will get the case from the service center and assign a case number to it. Then it will send it to the beneficiary's country, to the embassy. The embassy will be the one who contacts you and gives you instructions. NVC only assigns case number and sends the petitions to the embassies.

Thanks - I just want to confirm one more thing - the NOA2 is the a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).?

[Lilay 87]

Thanks - I just want to confirm one more thing - the NOA2 is the a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).?

Yes

[Kolewenoik31 57]

Thanks - I read this one - so we should expect to how the instruction from Visa Center (like to get medical exam, criminal records , and interview date, etc. ) soon. Am I correct?

Post Decision Activity

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

NVC will send you the forms for your medical and interview date once you get case complete. Now once you go through the paths...AOS and IV you will need to send supporting docs for each stage. The IV requires your to get a Police Certificate to send in with other supporting docs. but you still have a ways to go. Sorry...I just looked up at your post and it says I-129. The instructions I just gave was for the CR-1 not sure if it is the same for I-129. But some one is sure to come along a correct me if I am wrong.

[Ulink2 7]

Thank you All.

It basically, it took 1 week to get my application got approved - kind of weird as many people have to wait like 4-5 months some like 9 months. That why I am scared.

Edited November 7, 2014 by Ulink2

[YamenWaad 45]

wait wait

we're now more than 5 months

[Pitaya 2,576]

Thank you All.

It basically, it took 1 week to get my application got approved - kind of weird as many people have to wait like 4-5 months some like 9 months. That why I am scared.

While you are waiting for the next step, it helps everyone that uses, or gets help from the forum.

Good luck on your immigration journey.